Knife crime within London has become a worrying local issue as within the 10 days from 14th January to 24th 2014 there were 6 stabbings reported within just the Croydon area alone. According to the Croydon Guardian the stabbings have occurred in
These pictures show the floodwater that has been pumped into the underpass at Purley Cross in a bid to save homes from flooding. The underpass at Purley Cross gyratory has been deliberately flooded in a bid to ease flooding pressure on homes in
Weybridge tennis star Danny Sapsford may be retired from the professional circuit, but he is still playing the game he loves and raising money at the same time. The 44-year-old former Davis Cup player took to the court last Sunday for a gruelling
Battersea’s Bradley Skeete steps up to the biggest challenge of his career on February 15 when he meets former world champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris at the Copper Box Arena. It will be a stern test for the 26-year-old former Earlsfield ABC representative
The underpass at Purley Cross gyratory has been deliberately flooded in a bid to ease flooding pressure on homes in Purley and Kenley. Croydon Council made the decision last night in a bid to protect around 400 homes and businesses and to keep
The largest national banger event to be held at the Wimbledon Raceway for many years takes place tonight when the Banger World Series comes to Plough Lane. Last year’s round in the capital brought back memories of the pulsating action when the
Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis faced the media following his sides’ 3-1 victory against West Bromwich Albion which put the Eagles temporarily up into 13th place ahead of the Cardiff v Swansea late kick-off and the Welshman was in no doubt about
Only one match got played in the Ryman Premier League on Saturday and Kingstonian may well have wished it hadn’t as they lost 3-0 at home to Maidstone United, writes John Payne. It’s not the first time Maidstone have been the only team to beat
If you’re a fan of vinyl, then an evening recreating the infectious sounds of hit band ELO may take your fancy. The Mr Blue Sky Tour will be coming to town, courtesy of the ELO Experience - a group who have come together to celebrate the music
A diversion is in place while a popular footpath is closed for work to widen pathways, put in wildlife habitats and a new pond. Ten weeks of work on the Wandle Trail has begun, which means diversions are in place for walkers and cyclists around
A New Malden great-grandmother who volunteers at a school by reading stories and teaching sums to children has said she tries to make everything fun for the little ones. Volunteer Jean Holden, 77, has been a godsend to busy teachers who get a bit
A unique night at legendary venue Bunga Bunga is set be unleashed on hardy Battersea night owls. Harking back to the roots of the Roman capital, the new night, the Roman Empire of Bunga Bunga, features the appointment of a new Emperor who will
The trend for all things Americana has descended on Putney. London brewing chain Fuller’s has refurbished former pub the Whistle and Flute into a trendy US diner-style bar. Visitors will find an industrial theme, with upcycled vintage lighting
A green-themed comedy night is being held to raise funds in memory of a 14-year-old boy. Aaron Hearne, 25, from Carshalton, is holding a charity night in memory of his brother, Liam, who hanged himself in 2010 after claims he was bullied on Facebook
Not only have my little ones started dancing, laughing and playing together which is absolutely adorable, but my house is looking more and more as if it has been taken over by them and their belongings. I’m not saying I spoil them with new toys
Schoolchildren donned their best wellies for a morning of wilderness walking last week. King’s Oak Primary School children braced the wet and cold weather to take part in a charity welly walk on Friday, January 31. The youngsters were hoping
From February 12, 1964 “Cut out this hooliganism in future or be thrown out of Richmond Road.” That was the warning Kingstonian chairman Major Bob Copeland gave Wimbledon supporters after incidents among sections of the crowd in a London
Children will have a wild time this half term at Painshill Park. The Cobham landscape garden holds a wild woodland camp to keep youngsters at bay, with a wide range of activities from tracking and den-building on offer. Kicking off the week
Refurbishment works on libraries across the county have come in 30 per cent cheaper than normal. Surrey County Council joined forces with East Sussex County Council to boost their buying power, with firms agreeing to discount prices of carpets,
A GP from Walton has completed his mission to climb the highest peak on every continent, after he successfully scaled Mount Vinson, Antarctica. After waiting several days for a suitable window in the weather, David Ratcliffe, 58, senior partner
A Long Ditton pub has been voted the pub of the winter season. The Ditton, Ditton Hill Road, was presented with a certificate by the Kingston and Leatherhead branch of Camra last month for its selection of real ales and the work it has done to
